Production Operations Manager
Location: NZ, N, Auckland
Department: Engineering
Salary range: 120000-150000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Director
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Function: Production

Company profile:
PowerbyProxi and its customers are leading a revolution to deliver unplugged power. We have changed the way electricity is delivered in hostile industrial environments. We are now also developing wireless charging technology for consumer electronics and have an impressive portfolio of clients consisting of electronics heavyweights from around the world. PowerbyProxi was spun out of The University of Auckland in 2007 to commercialize cutting edge research undertaken by its internationally acclaimed scientists and engineers. As a pioneer in the design and development of turnkey wireless power solutions, PowerbyProxi eliminates the need for a physical or frictional power connection. We provide our customers with unplugged solutions that solve continuity of delivery and maintenance pain points, create unique competitive advantages, deliver significant cost savings and secure product design wins.

Job description:
PowerbyProxi and its customers are leading a revolution to deliver unplugged power.  PowerbyProxi was spun out of The University of Auckland in 2007 to commercialize cutting edge research undertaken by its internationally acclaimed scientists and engineers. We have changed the way electricity is delivered in hostile industrial environments. These hostile conditions are the result of wet and dirty environments and in moving applications where power cables and physical connectors are problematic, expensive and unreliable. We are now also developing wireless charging technology for consumer electronics and have an impressive portfolio of clients consisting of electronics heavyweights from around the world.  As a pioneer in the design and development of turnkey wireless power solutions, PowerbyProxi eliminates the need for a physical or frictional power connection. We provide our customers with unplugged solutions that solve continuity of delivery and maintenance pain points, create unique competitive advantages, deliver significant cost savings and secure product design wins. The Production Operations Manager will have Company-wide responsibilities for managing the Production Operations team and overseeing mass production of products developed by the Company. This role will play a critical leadership function that will define our operations processes, structures and policies, including the cost-benefit evaluation of offshoring production operations as the business continues to grow. He / She will work closely with the Engineering team to ensure on-time, on-budget and on-specification delivery of our products. This role will have both strategic and operational focus in ensuring the Company continues to deliver high quality products to market.  Responsibilities:Selecting and managing contractors and suppliers to deliver components, sub-assemblies and production services against agreed timeframes, budgets and quality requirements.Managing production forecasts (product and prototype) with Project Managers on a day to day basis, based on the project schedules and product development targets.Report against those plans to align project teams and report production preparation progress to Executive Team and Customers.Manage RMAs (Returned Merchandise Authorisation), keeping record of issues relating to RMAsIssue resolution with manufacturers pertaining to Returned MerchandiseSupport if needed on Product Verification and Validation related testing, analyse results &amp; facilitate discussions as part of the production engineering process.Join project teams focusing on product cost down design, especially in design-for-manufacturing.Regulatory: Analyse and understand regulatory requirements for products in different applications and different jurisdictions. Support Technical Construction file / CE marking / UL approval and other approvalManufacturing: Generate assembly, maintenance, operation manuals and any other document required to manufacture PowerbyProxi’s products.QA: working with design manager to champion Quality Assurance and analyse product failures in order to implement corrective action.Support systems integration design as requiredResponsible for building a mass production capable process including part naming systemDevelop and implement Production processes to improve development efficiency.Support IP generation by identifying and capturing new IP from manufacturing processes.Work with Engineering Manager, Business Development and engineering team to review customer requirements and generates comprehensive Production requirements including cost-out roadmaps.Providing technical support and training at Contract Manufacturers site (local and international).Support procurements of components and assemblies for Industrial and Consumer Groups.Generate high quality production documentation eg: BOM’s, TMC’s, Manufacturing Manual, Test Procedures.Ensure documentation is kept up to date and filed systematically.Ensure processes are communicated effectively and followed by engineers.Keep production teams aligned with project goals on a regular basis. 

Requirements:
Qualifications / SkillsYou will be proficient in the following areas:Production Management of electronic products with complex Hardware and SoftwareSupply Chain analysis and planning to meet aggressive timeframe, cost and quality targetsSupplier and contractor managementGenerating costed BOM’s, MLO’s and other COGS related documentationGenerating production forecastsManaging RFQ processStrong project planning, management and reporting skillsBE in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalentStrong project planning, management and reporting skillsExperience in managing production of complex electronic products for Industrial and Consumer Applications desirableStrong knowledge of production cost drivers.Experience with managing high volume production leveraging global supply chains.Strong knowledge of Product Development and Production Management process.Experienced in QA requirements (e.g.: parametric testing, HALT, HASS, MTBF methodologies) Product Safety (Industrial automation and control standards – UL, CE, IEC) requirements for production  while not prerequisites are desirableStrong documentation and verbal communication skills are required. These should include   formal documentation experience (eg: Manufacturing Manuals, Key Point Diagrams and other production documents) and supplier communication experience

Benefits:
This is an opportunity to work with one of the most exciting high tech companies globally that is turning science fiction into an accessible technology. We hire the best in the wireless power technology field globally. If you are someone highly motivated in developing your career in the power electronics industry and wish to become a subject matter expert in this field, this is a great opportunity for you to advance your career. Our work culture is collegial, collaborative and we truly celebrate success. To apply, please submit your application with a copy of your resume by clicking on "Apply" below.